Bentley MicroStation vs Tekla Structures

Side-by-side comparison for construction teams

Bentley MicroStation

Computer-aided design software for infrastructure design, helping architects and engineers bring their vision to life.

Powerful structural BIM software for creating, combining, managing and sharing information-rich accurate 3D models.

FEATURE	Bentley MicroStation	Tekla Structures
Category	BIM & Design	BIM & Design
Pricing	paid	paid
Pricing model	paid	paid
Free trial	No	No
Platforms	desktop	desktop
Company size	small, mid, enterprise	small, mid, enterprise
Key features	Create geospatially enabled 2D and 3D drawings, Work with native DGN and legacy file formats without conversions, Industry-compliant documentation and standards, Data visualization based on geometry and attributes, Real-world geospatial context integration	Accurate 3D structural modeling, Data-rich BIM models with highest LOD, Model collaboration and sharing capabilities, IFC linking with architectural and MEP software, Construction documentation generation, Multi-language support (15+ languages), Cloud-powered productivity tools
Integrations	—	Trimble Connect Business Premium, Tekla Model Sharing
Best for	Architects, engineers, and construction professionals who need to create precise 2D and 3D drawings for infrastructure design projects	Structural engineers, designers, detailers, fabricators and contractors who need accurate 3D BIM modeling for complex construction projects.
Founded	1984	—
Headquarters	Exton PA	—

Both tools are in BIM & Design.